Data Engineer

Contour Software, a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., has rapidly expanded to over 2,000 employees across three cities in less than 14 years. As part of one of the world’s top 10 software companies, Contour offers a dynamic environment where professionals can build long-term careers within a global enterprise serving customers in over 100 countries. Originating as an R&D and accounting back-office, Contour now operates as a full-service global center supporting various functions across multiple time zones, including locations in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.

The Data Engineer role is an exciting opportunity to join the development team at Contour Software, working closely with Constellation Payments—a leading global gateway and merchant services provider specializing in software integration and recurring transactions across diverse verticals such as government, fitness, hospitality, and event management. This position involves working from Contour’s resource centers in Lahore, Karachi, or Islamabad as part of the division’s R&D department.

Key Responsibilities:
- Write efficient queries to extract and analyze large datasets while ensuring seamless integration through robust data workflows.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL solutions and optimize existing data pipelines to meet evolving business requirements.
- Expand the organization’s data technology stack using tools like AWS MapReduce and PySpark for advanced big data processing.
- Apply machine learning techniques to clean and process data, supporting future analytics and machine learning initiatives.
- Continuously evaluate and implement the most effective tools and technologies for data extraction, transformation, and integration.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into tailored data solutions.
- Utilize AWS services, including MapReduce, to enable scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data processing.
- Monitor and enhance the performance of data systems while staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with AWS cloud data lake architectures, including S3, Glue, Athena, and Redshift.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for designing and managing complex data workflows.
- Strong understanding of data warehouse concepts, architectures, and structures.
- Expertise in AWS services such as Glue, Data Lake, and Amazon EMR for big data processing.
- Proven ability to design and build scalable data pipelines for big data transformation.
- Experience with big data tools and frameworks including PySpark and Databricks.
- Proficiency in Python programming for data manipulation and analysis, including AWS SDKs like boto3.
- Experience with Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures.
- Advanced SQL skills focused on complex query development and optimization; familiarity with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB or MongoDB.
- Experience integrating Python applications with RESTful APIs and external services.
- Deep knowledge of data security best practices, including encryption at rest and in transit, with hands-on experience implementing AWS KMS.
- Familiarity with IAM policies, VPC configurations, and security groups to secure data pipelines.
- Basic understanding of machine learning concepts as applied to data cleaning and integration.
- Advanced English proficiency and excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary package along with comprehensive medical coverage for themselves and dependents, including parents. Additional benefits include provident fund contributions, performance-based bonuses, home internet subsidy, conveyance allowance, and a profit-sharing plan for tenured employees. The company also offers life insurance, child care facilities, company-provided meals, a professional development budget, recreational areas, occasional on-shore training opportunities, and a supportive, friendly work environment. Leave encashment is also available.

Contour Software is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual’s unique talents and perspectives are valued. The company actively supports individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Contour maintains a strict policy against employment discrimination and promotes a respectful work culture that honors the dignity of every employee.